Aviation Management

Aviation Management

At any given time there are thousands of airplanes crisscrossing the globe. Operations on the ground -- airports, airline companies, air traffic controllers, and more -- help ensure passenger safety, efficient logistics and healthy business practices. For these roles, the industry requires knowledgeable individuals with excellent critical thinking skills. With an aviation management degree, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be an important part of the complex airline industry.

Special features

Explore additional options with coursework that can lead to the Certified Member Examination of the American Association of Airport Executives

Two degrees in five years: Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aviation management in only five years with a special plan of study.

Placement Data

Potential Job Titles

Air traffic controller

Airline dispatcher

Airport operations director

Revenue management analyst

Supply chain analyst

Average starting salary and placement data for May 2014 graduates is compiled by Purdue University Center for Career Opportunities. When available, the data is specific to the major. If the major is new or did not have enough respondents, presented data reflects an aggregate of majors within a department. Official CCO data.

Aviation is not a stationary, localized discipline; it is far-reaching and global. Part of the educational experience for aviation students includes a globalization requirement, which can be met one of three ways:

participate in a study abroad program for an entire semester

take an approved course overseas

participate in a faculty-led study trips for credit.

These globalization experiences are designed to provide students with an international experience and perspective as they prepare for careers in a global industry.

The globalization requirement may also be met by proving foreign language competence or by submitting proof of at least 15 days of international travel or residence since his or her 12th birthday.